Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has sent a warning to his players saying he will not hesitate to sell anyone who breaches club discipline.

Ferguson is renowned for taking a tough stance with players throughout his career and has fired the warning after a host of reported bad behaviour including the club's Christmas party ending in rape claims.

Ferguson has reportedly fined the players involved in the party a total of £1 million - the biggest penalty ever dished out by a Premiership team for a breach of discipline.

"Football has changed but you cannot lose your control," Ferguson said. "That is why we make changes here at Manchester United when we see anyone interfering with this sense of control.

"When we see this, then it's time for them to go because this club is based on everyone being together. When we start going off at tangents you have to assess it - definitely.

"What annoys me about some players today is this personal glory thing. They score a goal and then knock players out of the road so they can have their own private, personal gratification and praise from the fans.

"It's ugly seeing these kind of celebrations. These present-day footballers need to be noticed, with their earrings and tattoos. They no longer go to the small Italian restaurants but to the big and bright places."

Pippa Davis / Eurosport